Dirty air from the continent which has formed a toxic cloud, is expected to hit Huddersfield on Saturday, causing problems for those with lung problems and also hay fever sufferers.

The Met Office has said Friday and the rest of the weekend will reach highs of 22C(72F) in stark contrast to the flurry of snow and sleet we saw last weekend.

It will remain dry and warm all day, but slightly cloudier than earlier in the week.

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But alongside the soaring temperatures a toxic cloud of dust from the Saharan desert is expected to reach Huddersfield by tomorrow.

The Department for Food, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Defra) has issued a warning of “moderate” air pollution for Huddersfield on Saturday and Sunday.

In some central areas of the region a warning of 'high' air pollution levels has been issued for the region.

A statement on the Defra website said: “Pockets of locally high air pollution levels are possible on Saturday, with large areas of moderate air pollution expected, otherwise low air pollution is forecast, especially across Scotland and Northern Ireland.